General World Atlases

Below are some of the subject headings used in the online catalog for general atlases. The subject heading atlases will retrieve any general world atlas. The subject heading atlases, [nationality] will retrieve a general world atlas published in that country. Therefore, the heading atlases, canadian
will retrieve world atlases published in Canada. The atlases may
emphasize Canadian information, but they are still world atlases.

Subject headings

atlases

atlases, american

atlases, german

atlases bibliography

atlases, canadian

atlases, swedish

atlases history

Below
are some of the call number ranges for general world atlases. The call
number distinguishes the atlases' year of publication. New atlases
published this year have a call number of G1021. Atlases published in 1900 have a call number of G1019.

Call Number Range

Subject

G1001 - G1021

Atlases by period

G1001

published before 1570

G1005

Ptolemy

G1006 G1015

published between 1570 - 1800

G1019

published between 1801 - 1975

G1021

published 1976 and after

Digital atlases

"This Latin edition of Willem Janszoon and Joan Blaeu's Theatrum orbis terrarum, sive, Atlas novus was published in 4 volumes beginning in 1645. The first edition of this atlas was published in 1635 as a two volume set in German, Dutch, Latin, and French.

By 1662 the atlas had grown to 11 or 12 volumes depending on the edition and the inclusion of a sea-atlas. At this point in time the atlas became known as the Atlas maior. This work is considered the Blaeus' crowning achievement in the field of cartography. This copy of the atlas lacks the following maps (based on the Table of Contents): Orbis Terrarum. Europa. NorvegiC& descriptio. Lithuania Magnus ducatus. Borysthenes fluvius. Hassia Landgraviatus. Francofurtense territorium. Danubius, & in illum defluentes fluvii. Dunkercka. Geldria ducatus. Hollandia comitatus. Zeelandia comitatus. Frisia Occidentalis."

"Database containing outline, elevation, and reproducible maps of the world, individual regions, countries, U.S. states and Canadian provinces. Also provides statistical, historical, and political information along with references to related print and onl

This atlas provides maps and satellite photography that reflect the most recent political, economic, and demographic statistics, and presents articles addressing the environment and population matters in major cities of the world.

A controversial projection makes this atlas noteworthy. Arno Peters felt that other map projections made the Western world look larger at the expense of less developed countries. Peters adapted another projection which still distorts the continents, but preserves relative size.

Complete with a slipcase, the latest edition of the world's most prestigious and authoritative world atlas The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World continues to be the benchmark of cartographic excellence, relied on and trusted by governments, media companies, and international organizations around the world including the UN and the European Commission.